André Kertész: The Wisdom of Staying an Amateur
André Kertész believed that true happiness in photography lies in the lack of compromise. Discover why the world-renowned master recommended staying an 'amateur' to preserve your artistic soul
Category Last century
Photonet photographers of the last centruy
Brassaï, The eye of Paris
Brassaï, originally as Gyula Halász, Hungarian-born French photographer, painter, writer, film artist. The artist was born in Brasov on September 9, 1899 from Armenian mother and Hungarian father. Brassai studied fine art in Budapest and in Berlin with interruptions between…
Sándor Pusztai: The Lifeguard Behind the Lens
Sándor Pusztai was born on November 30, 1899, in Nyíregyháza, Hungary, as Sándor Pelach, the eldest of seven children. In his youth, he possessed a passion for singing and briefly considered a career as an opera singer. However, his father…
Lucien Hervé: The Geometry of Light and Architecture
A retrospective of Lucien Hervé, one of the most significant architectural photographers of the 20th century, exploring his unique vision of man, buildings, and abstraction.
Martin Munkacsi: The Pioneer of Action and Fashion Photography
Martin Munkacsi was the highest-paid star photographer of his time, bringing movement to fashion and influencing the greatest masters of the 20th century.
Károly Escher: The Master of Hungarian Photojournalism
While many great Hungarian photographers emigrated, Károly Escher stayed home to elevate reportage to fine art. Discover the man who captured both the elite and the destitute with his faithful Contax.
André Kertész: From the Banks of the Danube to Washington Square
The landscape and people of Becse were reborn in every image. Discover the human story behind André Kertész, the master of the visual diary
